We train to increase cardio, endurance, control, confidence and overall well-being. And we do it using a modern and scientific approach to fitness coupled with the time-tested body of knowledge from our traditional martial arts roots.

Sifu Ethan Hampton is a Certified Instructor of the City Wing Tsun Athletic Association in New York City (CWTAA), founded by Head Instructor Sifu Alex Richter.

Civilian Instructor Course (CIC) — This program offers the most advanced curriculum of up-to-date techniques and tested implementations. The course has 2 parts: The 1st part covers P1 through P3 material, which includes the history of Krav Maga and its evolution, fundamental instructional skills and lesson development. The 2nd part progresses to P4 and P5 of the curriculum. This includes lesson construction, safety protocols, vulnerable points of the body, extensive attack principals, and advanced defensive skills;

Counter Terror — Each workshop is a uniquely tailored scenario incorporating Krav Maga military tactics, techniques, and strategies that are used in the Israeli Special Forces to combat or prevent terrorism. Each workshop is taught by Expert Krav Maga instructors from Israel with combat and training backgrounds in Counter Terror and Military Krav Maga. The Krav Maga Experts Counter Terror workshops incorporate simulated violence, using audio and practical effects;

Rape Prevention — This workshop series will focus on self-defense situations at different settings (home, street, college campuses, etc.). Each workshop takes different scenarios as the Krav Maga Experts instructors teach you Krav Maga self-defense techniques that will help you be your defense;

Security — The course is designed to provide theoretical, practical and operational skills required to maintain a high level of security. The Krav Maga Experts security courses include a number of main subjects: Hand-to-Hand Combat (Krav Maga), Lectures, Tactical Drills;

Law Enforcement — The courses are designed for law enforcement units, special forces and security operatives. The Krav Maga Experts combat training courses include intensive tactical training, which combines realistic scenarios and on-scene solutions to varied situations. Each combat training course can be modified to the specific problems and needs of the client;

4th-7th grades — 80-minute sessions are segmented into 30 minutes of skills and drills, followed by “league” games. Balanced teams play scored, timed games with weekly standings and a play-off at the end of each season.

Grand Master Bill McCloud — Head Instructor at MAUSA Health & Fitness Center. He now holds Master and Professor Ranks in Sanuces-Ryu (10th degree), Kumite-Ryu Ju-Jitsu (7th degree), Vee-Jitsu Ryu/Vee Jitsu Te systems (4th degree) and Shodan rank in Aikido. The other arts that he has studied are Seven Star Mantis, Southern Mantis, as well as some other styles of Kung-Fu under Sijo Mutakkabir;

Shihan Damian McCleod — Damian McCleod began his training in 1993 at When Worlds Collide dojo in Brooklyn. He is a senior student of Grandmaster Bill McCloud, one of Doctor Moses Powell’s first generation students and multiple Black Belt Hall of Fame member. His rank is Roku Dan (6th Degree Blackbelt) in Vee Jitsu Ryu/Vee Jitsu Te Jujitsu, Sanuces Ryu Jujitsu and Kumite Ryu Jujitsu. Damian is currently pursuing his master’s degree in acupuncture at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in NY;

Shihan Reggie Ayers — He is a senior black belt instructor at MAUSA Health & Fitness Center. Under Grand Master Bill Mcloud, he was introduced to the system of Sanuces-Ryu Ju-Jitsu by Shihan Forever McNally whom he grew up with In Red Hook. Not only was he able to train under Master McCloud, he also had the opportunity to train with Grand Master Anthony Muhammad and Soke “LiL” John Davis. Reggie also practices Yoga, which complements his ju-jitsu training. Reggie is graduate in Massage Therapy at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine;

Sensei Ron Skinner — Sensei Ron earned a B.B.A in Accounting from Iona College in Westchester New York. Ron eventually returned to train in Urban Contemporary Jujitsu under Grand Master Bill for the past 12 years. As an instructor, Sensei Ron varies his teaching approach to keep it exciting while focusing on the fundamentals;

Hector Gonzalez — Once Hector received his purple belt he began to teach classes in Brooklyn NY. He became extremely dedicated to the Gentle Art and was able to achieve his Black Belt in July of 2009. He has been training for approximately 12 years and continues to train at the Renzo Gracie Academy, NYC.

Instructor — Gerry Pinzon. He is a Muay Thai/Self Defense instructor with over 20 years of experience. For the past 15 years, he has worked at the Reebok Sports Club in New York where he has trained men, women and children on how to use Martial Arts as a vehicle for self-improvement. Gerry has competed as an amateur Thai Boxer, winning the title of Champion for the Northeast region. He is certified as an MMA strength and conditioning coach by the National College of Exercise Professionals, and holds a certification as a Fitness Instructor from the NYU School of Continuing Education.

In our Hatha Yoga classes, we focus on traditional breathing and physical exercises, relaxation and some meditation.

Instructor — Mila Fontana. He discovered yoga in college when she was 20 years old. Mila completed her 200-hour teacher training at Sacred Sounds Yoga (Yoga Alliance Certified Studio), and is grateful to all the teachers that have inspired and brought her into this journey.

A typical hour-long class begins and ends with a bow to the teacher. After a warm-up, students practice basic skills, which include kicks, punches, blocks and rolling. Each requires concentration and strict attention.

Instrutora Formiguinha — Leticia Monteiro, known as “Formiguinha” in the Capoeira community, began playing Capoeira in 1998, during her sophomore year at Hunter College CUNY. Currently, Leticia is training under the instruction of Professor Lampreia, founder of Motumbaxe Capoeira and Artistic Director of Allied Capoeira Arts Initiative (A.C.A.I). Leticia sits on the Board of Directors of A.C.A.I. as Secretary. Leticia completed her B.S. in Physical Education in May 2003 and her M.S. in Physical Therapy at Hunter College CUNY in May 2007;

Graduado Kamikazee — Herman Pardon is known as “Kamikazee” in the capoeira community. In 2004, at a Capoeira Batizado, he met Professor Lampreia. In 2005, he was awarded the rank of Yellow Cord and finally baptized into the world of Capoeira. In 2009, he received his Blue Cord and ranked 3rd place in the US Open Capoeira Tournament. He currently has a Purple and Green Cord.